Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170895197 - BURN - ELECTRICAL FAULT IN SWITCHGEAR

Accident Summary Nr: 170895197 -- Report ID: 0950644 -- Event Date: 10/13/1997
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
120254453	10/17/1997	8711	0	Power Systems Testing Co

Abstract: An electrical engineer was setting up test equipment (a variac-type generator-multimeter, Model No. MS-2) to test for ground faults in three-phase 480/277-volt electric circuits. The employee had removed the cover from the main switchgear with the system still energized. The lid of his test equipment contacted energized busbars, causing an electrical fault. The ensuing electric arc burned the engineer. He suffered third-degree burns on his right arm and shoulder and on his neck. He was hospitalized for his injuries for several days.

Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, E GI II, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICAL TESTING, LOCKOUT, TEST EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL FAULT, SWITCHGEAR

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120254453			Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Electrical and electronic engineers

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